The Sound of State
Port Antonio: Illuminating a New Era of Conscious Rap with Mixed Messages On October 9, 2024, J. Cole released his introspective single “Port Antonio,” marking a shift in his narrative and possibly in the direction of hip-hop. The track, addressing ongoing tensions among rap icons Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and himself, presents Cole as a man […]
Low Tides by Acito is one of the most impactful projects to drop from a Northern Californian artist last year. I first heard of Acito on a menacing collaborative track titled 20916 featuring Sacramento’s Truly Goonie. The storytelling ability of the two illuminates the reality of violence and the need for survival in their respective cities, Stockton’s 209 […]
Deep in the folds of Downtown SD.May 13, 2023Music Box. (@buddhatrixie) Welcoming in the evening was Buddha Trixie, an indie rock band from the local San Diego scene. The band comprises guitarist Andrew Harris, singer/drummer Daniel Cole, and bassist Dennis Moon. They turned up the atmosphere with upbeat anthems such as the hit single “Stay” […]
AMG & In the Mix at House of Blues (05/11) FREE SHOW! Aztec Music Group & In the Mix present Summer Kick-Off at House of Blues! We’ve got incredible performances and music from popular acts such as @deadrose @deadrosettaofficial, @koceanlive, @bluehour.band, @hannah.geller, @atomix_audio, and @gabriel.sheaffer that you’re not going to want to miss! Early birds […]